Thursday, October 09, 2008

I just got an email from Defenders of Wildlife and it had something in it I want to share. While we should all be doing this all the time, wildlife activity happens everyday, it seemed like a good reminder. Below you can find the article and link ~

Fall can be a dangerous time to be on the roads. As daylight grows shorter, drivers need to be extra cautious -- not only for little ghouls and goblins on Halloween, but for deer, raccoons and other wildlife as well. Experts estimate that up to 1.5 million wildlife-vehicle collisions occur in the United States every year -- and October and November are top months for these types of accidents. Over 300 people are killed and 29,000 are injured in wildlife-vehicle collisions every year in the U.S., and 85% of deer-motorcycle collisions result in a human fatality.Roads are also a leading cause of decline for some species. In fact, 50 percent of all endangered Florida panther deaths are from vehicle collisions.This fall, Watch Out for Wildlife by pledging to...

Drive with caution in wildlife areas and tell your friends and family to do the same.

About Me

As my name says, I truely enjoy watching nature. Anything from animals to great views. Nature is relaxing to watch. Even the simple things, like looking up and seeing the pattern the clouds make. So take the time to 'stop and enjoy' the world around you. You'll be glad you did.